There\u2019s a lot to do to get clients ready for coverage beginning January 1. Together we can help your clients make the most of their 2023 coverage. These reminders and tips will put you at the ready when you talk to clients in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s critical for new members to make their first premium payment by January 1 so they are eligible for coverage immediately. They have several convenient payment options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once clients have made their first premium payment, they will receive their member ID card in the mail. Please encourage clients to present their card anytime they visit their doctor, receive healthcare services, or fill a prescription. The ID card is accompanied by a welcome flyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NonSpira clients* will receive a welcome email two days after their application or renewal is entered into our system. The email welcomes them to Blue KC, encourages portal registration and mobile app use, and delivers their ACA member guide. There is a version for clients not registered on the member portal and one for clients who are registered on the portal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*Your Spira Care clients will begin receiving the email after the first of the year.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Thanks to an extended open enrollment period, you can enroll clients in a Blue KC ACA plan through January 15, 2023. The effective date will be February 1, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you enroll clients, keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s a lot to know about OEP. To make it a little easier, we\u2019ve consolidated the broker questions we hear most often in this Blue KC Open Enrollment FAQ<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Download key sales and marketing resources here, or find them on the Agent Portal<\/strong><\/a> > Affordable Care Act > Agent Materials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, we\u2019re here to help your OEP go smoothly. For marketing material requests, contact Products@BlueKC.com<\/strong><\/a>. For certification and commission questions, contact Producerinfo@BlueKC.com<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":843,"template":"","blue_agent_categories":[30],"tag":[42],"class_list":["post-842","blue_agent_articles","type-blue_agent_articles","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","blue_agent_categories-individual-family","tag-broker-resources"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nExtended 2023 open enrollment period<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Questions? We have an FAQ<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Download OEP sales and marketing resources <\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n